News Release – October 22, 2015

Comtech EF Data Further Expands LPOD Block Up Converter Product Line with Introduction of Two New Models

Tempe, Arizona, October 22, 2015 – Comtech EF Data Corp., the market leader in optimized satellite transmission technology, announced today the expansion of its LPOD Block Up Converter product family with the introduction of two new models, the 300 Watt LPOD and the 16 Watt LPOD-R. With the introduction of the higher power 300 Watt C-Band model, the LPOD is now available in a wider range of power levels and bands, including 20-125 Watt Ku-Band, 25-250 Watt X-Band and 25-300 Watt C-Band. The new 16 Watt P1dB / 20W Psat Ku-Band LPOD-R is the market’s smallest and smartest 16 Watt unit. Requiring only 110 Watts of power capability from a 24/48VDC BUC power supply contained within the modem, it greatly expands the range of throughput available from existing TDMA or SCPC modems.

The LPOD product family expansion provides additional options for flexible, reliable and field-proven RF signal transmission and reception. The LPOD is designed to eliminate the traditional requirement for the satellite modem to supply a DC power source and a 10 MHz reference to the BUCs and LNBs. The LPOD’s optional internal reference and LNB bias T greatly simplify multi-carrier operation and provide cost-effective redundant solutions. The LPOD-R Block Up Converters are more compact in size than the LPOD, providing a high-performance option for installations with limited available mounting space and where the full support of internal 10 MHz reference and redundancy are not required.

Both the LPOD and the LPOD-R offer unique and powerful features, such as built-in data logging and Advanced FSK. The built-in data logging functionality is a true differentiator, greatly enhancing system maintainability and providing the insight required to maximize network uptime. By recording critical operational parameters including temperature, output power and mute status, users can quickly gather intelligence about the unit and its operational environments, taking the appropriate corrective actions when necessary.

There are a variety of methods for monitoring and controlling the LPOD and LPOD-R Block Up Converters to maximize uptime – through Advanced FSK, via its on-board Ethernet port, through a hand-held device or via Comtech EF Data’s NetVue Integrated Management System. The NetVue Integrated Management System provides real-time analytics for issue resolution and avoidance. NetVue provides a single intuitive graphical user interface that acts as a user-friendly front-end to monitor and control network equipment. It features a robust, comprehensive network management and analytics engine that allows users to intelligently maximize resources, ensure network uptime and provide the elevated levels of service that are required to support fixed and remote sites in the field.

When teamed with Comtech EF Data modems, the LPOD and LPOD-R provide enhanced functionality utilizing an extended industry-standard FSK communications channel, offering full control of single thread and redundant systems from the modem front panel without additional cabling or cost. The units can also be accessed via the Ethernet M&C port of the modem and controlled via Embedded Distant-end Monitor and Control (EDMAC).

About Comtech EF Data
Comtech EF Data Corp., a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), is the recognized global leader in satellite bandwidth efficiency and link optimization. The advanced communication solutions encompass the Heights Networking Platform, Advanced VSAT Solutions, Satellite Modems, RAN & WAN Optimization, Network & Bandwidth Management and RF products. The Company is recognized as a technology innovator, and has a reputation for exceptional product quality and reliability. The solutions enable commercial and government users to reduce OPEX/CAPEX and to increase throughput for fixed and mobile/transportable satellite-based applications. For more information, visit comtechefdata.wpengine.com.

Certain information in this press release contains statements that are forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking information. The Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking information in this press release is qualified in its entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in such Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

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